# Edit Usernames

> Edit Usernames has 70+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 97 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 47/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Edit Usernames works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

**The Edit Usernames plugin allows WordPress admins and WooCommerce managers to edit the users' usernames through the admin dashboard. Simple!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 4,446
- **Downloads (30 days):** 97 (+22.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 47/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** Feb 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Matt Miller (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/millermedianow/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/edit-usernames/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/edit/) | #29 | 93 |
| [profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profile/) | #60 | 203 |
| [username](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/username/) | #15 | 43 |
| [users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/users/) | #77 | 312 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| edit | #44 | 10,000 |
| profile | >100 | 6,066 |
| username | #16 | 3,476 |
| users | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 58.7%
- 1.2: 41.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Forget About Shortcode Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/forget-about-shortcode-buttons/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (69) | Nov 4, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [Require Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/require-featured-image/) | 3K+ | 3.9/5 (16) | Dec 17, 2019 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Clear Floats Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-floats-button/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jul 11, 2022 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [Roles & Capabilities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leira-roles/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | Dec 19, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Three Column Screen Layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/three-column-screen-layout/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (16) | Dec 12, 2016 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Bulk Menu Edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-menu-edit/) | 700+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 30, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Slash Edit: Admin Shortcuts to Edit Posts and Pages Faster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slash-edit/) | 500+ | 5/5 (8) | Apr 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 8 | [Excerpt Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/excerpt-editor/) | 500+ | 4/5 (1) | Dec 17, 2009 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Tabify Edit Screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tabify-edit-screen/) | 500+ | 4.9/5 (22) | Feb 28, 2021 | 44/100 |
| 10 | [Tabs in Post Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tabs-in-post-editor/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Oct 18, 2013 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Edit Usernames free?
Yes. Edit Usernames is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Edit Usernames safe to use in 2026?
Edit Usernames works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Edit Usernames?
Edit Usernames is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,446 times since it launched in October 2019. It was downloaded 97 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Edit Usernames work with WordPress 7.1?
Edit Usernames is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Edit Usernames need?
Edit Usernames requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Edit Usernames last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on February 17, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes Edit Usernames?
Edit Usernames is developed and maintained by Matt Miller.

### What are the best alternatives to Edit Usernames?
The most popular alternatives to Edit Usernames are Forget About Shortcode Butt… (20K+ installs), Require Featured Image (3K+ installs) and Clear Floats Button (2K+ installs).


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